BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 21 August 2021

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Hello, Stranger by Will Buckingham—Episode 5
  5/5Philosopher and traveller Will Buckingham explores our complex relationship with strangers
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/08/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—200 Days
  Steven Dowd tells the story of how his life changed, and how he regained control of it.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—21/08/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—A Fabric Landscape
  Ian Marchant visits Blackburn, where the textile industry has shaped the landscape.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—21/08/21 - Farming Today This Week: Harvest 2021
  Caz Graham with a round-up of some of the stories from this year's harvest.
4. 06:57
  Weather—21/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—21/08/2021
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Celia Imrie
  Grace Dent on Comfort Eating, award-winning barber Tom Chapman, Frankie Bridge's ITs.
7. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 33, Home Economics: Episode 38
  Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
8. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—What next for President Biden’s foreign policy?
  How will events in Afghanistan shape the future of US foreign policy?
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Afghanistan: Questions, Doubts and Fears
  What went wrong, and what now for Afghans? With stories from Haiti, India and France.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—21/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  The Hangover—Local Councils
  3/4Felicity Hannah asks who are financial winners and the losers of the pandemic?
3. 12:30
  Party's Over—Series 1, The Great Outdoors
  4/5New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin.
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/08/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—21/08/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Diane Abbott MP, James Heappey MP, Fraser Nelson, Tommy Sheppard MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Haddenham Village Hall.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Afghanistan
  Is the government doing enough to help the people of Afghanistan?
8. 14:45
  The Etiquette Guide—4. The Americans
  4/5Ann Widdecombe looks at how etiquette divided Britain and America in the 18th century.
9. 15:00
  Henry James—The Golden Bowl, 2. Staying Close
  2/3Henry James's story of passion and betrayal. With Toby Jones and Nathalie Emmanuel.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Lesley Manville, Afghanistan, Menopause and dental health, Conceived by rape, Ruby Wax, Pens
  Actor Lesley Manville on her TV drama and mission to change the way we see older women.
11. 17:00
  PM—21/08/2021
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Business Gurus
  Do business gurus really hold the secret to success and can they transform companies?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—21/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/08/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Val McDermid, Eddi Reader, Sir Geoff Palmer, Mele Broomes, Nova, Kitti, Michelle McManus, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Professor Sarah Gilbert
  The scientist leading the team behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.
4. 19:15
  The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed—Sabrina Verjee
  Simon Armitage meets Sabrina Verjee, the fastest runner to complete 214 Wainwright peaks.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Mysteries of Punt PI
  Steve Punt explores the eternal appeal of a good mystery.
6. 21:00
  Tumanbay—Series 2, Take My Hand
  7/8Manel goes to the swamps in search of her enslaved father, General Qulan.
7. 21:45
  The Hotel—12: Mother
  Daisy Johnson's deliciously spooky series of ghost stories with a feminist twist.
8. 22:00
  News—21/08/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  The Exchange—Forgiveness
  Two strangers meet to share a common experience, and their differences. They bring a gift.
10. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 5, 2021
  The challenging general knowledge quiz, with Russell Davies
11. 23:30
  Power Lines—Series 3, Power Lines: Body
  2/3Writer Bridget Minamore talks to poets about the way our bodies affect our writing.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Green Originals—James Lovelock
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - James Lovelock.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—This Is Going To Hurt by by Elizabeth Wetmore
  A surprise visitor in rural Texas changes Lee Ann's life. Read by Kelly Burke.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Francis Xavier's Cathedral in Adelaide, Australia
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Francis Xavier's Cathedral in Adelaide, Australia.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Professor Sarah Gilbert
  The scientist leading the team behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.

Sunday 22 August 2021